Influence of livelihood assets on coping strategies against poverty among the working poor in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

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dc.contributor.authorNjalambaya, C. A.
dc.contributor.authorKayunze, K. A.
dc.contributor.authorMassawe, G. D.
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-24T09:09:21Z
dc.date.available2024-07-24T09:09:21Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionResearch article
dc.description.abstractStudies inadequately addressed the influence of livelihood assets on coping strategies against poverty used by the working poor in Tanzania. This paper examines coping strategies used by the working poor, identifies the ownership of livelihood assets and examines the influence of livelihood assets on the coping strategies used. The study used a cross-sectional research design, whereby quantitative data were collected from 336 respondents using a structured questionnaire. A multivariate regression model was used to determine the influence of livelihood assets on the coping strategies against poverty. The study findings show that the working poor mainly resorted to taking loans from relatives and friends and participating in ROSCAs as coping strategies. Despite having low income, the working poor managed to own various livelihood assets such as human, physical, natural and social capital. Furthermore, the use of coping strategies by the working poor households was generally influenced by livelihood assets. Conclusively, the working poor are more likely to vary their strategies in accordance with the assets at their disposal. It is recommended that the local authorities should adequately address the constraints of using livelihood assets so that the working poor use life-improving coping strategies.
dc.identifier.issn2773-675X.8
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/6306
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTanzania Journal of Community Development,
dc.relation.ispartofseriesTanzania Journal of Community Development, 3(2), 17-32.
dc.subjectKeywords: Poverty
dc.subjectworking poor
dc.subjectcoping strateges
dc.subjectlivelihood assets.
dc.titleInfluence of livelihood assets on coping strategies against poverty among the working poor in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
dc.typeArticle

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